United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity blue and golden cross would

blue and golden cross would stand out and shine as the light of enlightenment from the black surface

marked "184475" on the button hole attachment

Each measuring 48 mm (W) x 105 mm (l)

residue evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring at 6 o'clock

with the exterior cover bearing a colour photograph of a pistol

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity blue and golden cross wouldInstituted November 22, 1854. In silver, in full size, rime engraved 1529. PTE. W. R. MATTHEWS. 1ST. DN. DGS., with clasp 1879, lovely patina, minor contact marks to the edge, remains near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The South Africa Medal (1854) was established by General Order on November 22, 1854. The Medal was awarded in commemoration of successful campaigns lead during the Xhosa Wars. It was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers